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Sep 30
Ziff Davis Q3 2025 Earnings Report
Ziff Davis reported its third quarter 2025 financial results, showing revenue growth and strong free cash flow, while also evaluating strategic opportunities for its divisions.
Key Takeaways
Ziff Davis delivered its fifth consecutive quarter of revenue growth, with total revenues increasing by 2.9% to $363.7 million. The company also generated strong free cash flow of $108.2 million and saw a significant improvement in net loss and net loss per diluted share compared to the prior year, despite a goodwill impairment charge.
Total revenues for Q3 2025 increased by 2.9% to $363.7 million, up from $353.6 million in Q3 2024.
Net loss significantly decreased to $(3.6) million in Q3 2025 from $(48.6) million in Q3 2024.
Adjusted diluted EPS increased by 7.3% to $1.76 in Q3 2025, compared to $1.64 in Q3 2024.
Free cash flow was strong at $108.2 million in Q3 2025, a 35.0% increase from $80.1 million in Q3 2024.
Ziff Davis
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Ziff Davis reaffirms its guidance for fiscal year 2025, projecting revenues between $1,442 million and $1,502 million, Adjusted EBITDA between $505 million and $542 million, and Adjusted diluted EPS between $6.64 and $7.28.
Positive Outlook
- Reaffirmed full-year 2025 revenue guidance, indicating continued growth expectations.
- Reaffirmed full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance, suggesting stable profitability.
- Reaffirmed full-year 2025 Adjusted diluted EPS guidance, reflecting confidence in earnings per share.
- Ongoing efforts to maximize shareholder value, including evaluating potential sale of divisions.
- Intention to continue share repurchase program, signaling commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Challenges Ahead
- No specific negative forward guidance was provided in the report.
- The evaluation of potential sale of entire divisions introduces uncertainty regarding the company's future structure.
- Variability and difficulty in forecasting certain non-operating items for GAAP reconciliation.
- Reliance on third-party platforms and threat of content piracy mentioned as general risks.
- Increased competition and rapid technological changes are ongoing challenges.